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Synonyms for "coy" in English

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  1. coy:
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Detailed Synonyms for coy in English

coy:

coy adj

  1. coy
    – modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures 1
    coy
    – modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures 1
    • coy adj
      • like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled1
  2. coy
    – showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement 1
    coy
    – showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement 1
    • coy adj
      • a politician coy about his intentions1
  3. coy
    – affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way 1
    demure; coy; overmodest
    – affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way 1

Translation Matrix for coy:

AdjectiveRelated TranslationsOther Translations
coy coy; demure; overmodest
demure coy; demure; overmodest demure; grave; sedate; sober
overmodest coy; demure; overmodest

Alternate Synonyms for "coy":


Related Definitions for "coy":

  1. modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures1
    • like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled1
  2. showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement1
    • a politician coy about his intentions1
  3. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way1


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